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1960s 4.71 Carat Sapphire and 2.23 Carat Diamond, White Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 4.71 carat blue sapphire and 2.23 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.16 Carat Yellow Sapphire and 1.00 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.16 carat yellow sapphire and 1.00 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

English Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold navette Ring
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique Sapphire and Diamond 18K navette shape cluster Ring, English C.1896. The ring set with 5
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Rings

Bespoke Diamond Ring 1.85ct
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A Ruby And Diamond Cluster Ring, with an oval pink sapphire within a border of 10 mixed cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Stamped, 1920s Sapphire Diamond Oval Halo Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
stunning antique ring, expertly crafted from 18ct yellow gold. At its centre, a mesmerising oval faceted
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Early 20th Century European Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
A beautiful made and timeless Sapphire Diamond cluster ring set in 18k white gold. The ring
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1990s Italian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sizeable sapphire and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of this vintage piece we
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The three Sapphire stones in this triple cluster are a gorgeous deep blue colour which is
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Vintage 1970s British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

2.42 Ct Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A 2.42 ct Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold It consists of an Oval Shape Star
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2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, Edwardian era Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring. The ring has a substantial
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
carat white gold. Gemstone: Sapphire Stone Shape: Oval Carat Weight: 2.35 Total Metal: 18ct White
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Platinum Top Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful & classic Edwardian Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Cluster ring in a 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat blue sapphire and 0.16 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring, set with an oval sapphire and two pear-shape sapphires, in
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful and elegant cluster ring in 18k yellow gold and silver with a deep blue sapphire oval cut
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 1.2ct Cornflower Sapphire 0.6ct Diamonds 18K White Gold Ø6.5US/5.4g
Located in SE
German Ring from 1930s in solid 18K White Gold with natural Cornflower Blue Sapphire and Diamonds
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique halo Ring Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US9.5 / 3.26gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring from ca. 1920s -1930s in solid 18K Yellow Gold with lab-made Blue Sapphire and
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Finish Halo Ring natural 1.3ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.25US
Located in SE
Halo Ring with natural Blue Sapphire and 12 rose-cut Diamonds. Finish hallmarks, 18K (tested
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Halo Ring natural 1.25ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS 6.5
Located in SE
Diamonds. Hallmarked 18K (tested) . Crown in Silver measures 12 mm x 10 mm x 5 mm deep. All stones are
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Vintage Italian Ring 3ct Sapphire 2ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Ø 10.25 US/ 8gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage Italian Blue Sapphire and Diamonds Ring. 18K Greenish Yellow Gold + top of the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 5.60 Ct Verneuil Sapphire 3.20 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
, it has been skilfully hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold and Platinum housing for the Diamonds Stunning
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 5.70 Cttw. Natural Opal, Blue Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Victorian Opal, Blue Sapphire, and Diamond Cluster Split Shank Ring—a harmonious
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2010s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Rhodium

1918 Salomon s Halo Ring 0.7ct Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø 6.75 US /2.2 g
Located in SE
10 Diamonds in White Gold settings. Natural Sapphire of old European oval cut , color is medium Blue
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.4ct Blue Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø US6.25 / 2.1gr
Located in SE
natural Blue Sapphire oval cut 5.5 mm x 4 mm / ca. 0.4 ct that demonstrates silk and color zoning even
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Georgian Dearest Acrostic Ring
Located in London, GB
word 'Dearest' i.e. diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz. The Georgians and
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Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A large oval medium hue blue sapphire sits at the centre of a hoop of bright, clean old European
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A large oval medium hue blue sapphire sits at the centre of a hoop of bright, clean old European
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A large oval medium hue blue sapphire sits at the centre of a hoop of bright, clean old European
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1910s 1.18 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1.18 carat sapphire and 0.95 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat
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Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
re also in 18 carat rose gold and have butterfly backs. Gemstone: Sapphire Carat Weight: 0.80 Main
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Nina Zhou Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Baroque Pearl Drop Earrings
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Discover Nina Zhou Sapphire, Aquamarine and Diamond Cluster Baroque Pearl Convertible Drop Earrings
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2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1950s French 2.45 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage oval sapphire ring with diamonds has been crafted in 18ct white gold with a platinum setting. The
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French 2.36 Carat Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique French 2.36 carat sapphire and 0.16 carat diamond, 18 carat white gold dress
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Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1990s 1.05 Carat Sapphire Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 1.05 carat natural blue sapphire and 0.46 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold
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1990s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
stones are set into solid 14 K Yellow Gold clusters, the chain is made of solid 18K Yellow Gold. Likely
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
condition. Unmarked, tested as 18ct gold. A striking sapphire and diamond cluster ring from the collection
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A cabochon sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval cabochon sapphire weighing 5.11 carats
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Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Late Georgian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
diamond set in a trefoil shape between four rose-cut diamonds in 18ct yellow gold to a white enamel and
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pair of Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Victorian pink-sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, the cushion-cut faceted
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, each earring with an oval-cut sapphire weighing
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

A Pair Of George V Sapphire And Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of George V sapphire and diamond cluster earrings, each earring set with an oval-shaped
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Early 20th Century British George V Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire and diamond ring, to the centre an oval-cut sapphire estimated to weigh 0.4
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Multi-Gem Acrostic Bracelet
Located in London, GB
round faceted stone, a diamond, an emerald, and amethyst, a ruby, an emerald, a sapphire and a topaz
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 18ct Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A most attractive 18ct gold yellow sapphire (0.97ct approx.) surrounded by a cluster of bright
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Early 2000s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Inspired 2.24ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
This Edwardian inspired Sapphire and Diamond cluster ring in 18ct Gold is a breathtaking piece that
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2010s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1.75ct Sapphire and 0.85ct Total Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
, 18ct White Gold Stones: Diamonds, Sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring White Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
18 Karat Oval Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring White Gold A dainty classic sapphire and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 1.65ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold and Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
, Band Width 1.5mm Materials: Platinum, 18ct Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds, Sapphire Product Code: RG785
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.62ct Sapphire and 1.02ct Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Yellow and White
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
: 18ct White Gold, 18ct Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds, Sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Triple Oval Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in East Grinstead, GB
Triple Oval Sapphire & Diamond Cluster Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold A dazzling triple sapphire
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18ct White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Circa 1980
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A timeless design this sapphire and diamond halo cluster ring is set with a 1.34ct oval, deep blue
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Oval Sapphire Diamond Edwardian Style Cluster Ring
Located in East Grinstead, GB
and diamond cluster ring. Central oval sapphire measuring 6 x 4mm, encased in 18ct yellow gold rub
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21st Century and Contemporary British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Boat Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Dimensions: Head Height 6.5mm, Depth; 3.5mm. Materials: 18ct Yellow Gold Stones: Diamonds, Sapphires
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire and Old European Cut Diamond Oval Cluster Ring, Circa 1900s
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An Edwardian era sapphire and diamond oval cluster ring set with three oval, mixed-cut, medium blue
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Carat Gold Sapphire and Diamond Snowflake Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A beautiful Sapphire and Diamond ring in 18 carat gold. Designed with an oval cut dark blue
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21st Century and Contemporary British Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Carat White and Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
down to an 18ct Yellow Gold band. Sapphire Details: Carat: 0.65ct Diamond Details: Cut: Modern
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Late 20th Century British Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.6 Carat Sapphire and 0.9 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Goettingen, DE
1.6 Carat Sapphire and 0.9 Carat Diamond 18K White Gold Cluster Ring Classically elegant sapphire
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Vintage 1980s German Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18ct Gold Sapphire And Diamond Oval Cluster For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster from David Jerome — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18ct Gold Sapphire And Diamond Oval Cluster?

On average, a 18ct gold sapphire and diamond oval cluster at 1stDibs sells for $15,238, while they’re typically $1,257 on the low end and $58,797 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.